{"product_id":"massolino-barolo-riserva-vigna-rionda-2017","title":"Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2022: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2017 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is flat out stunning. All the purest essence of Rionda comes through in a captivating Barolo that dazzles. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, rose petal, licorice, and blood orange are some of the many aromas and flavors that lift from the glass. Exotic and very racy, the 2017 is a flat-out stunner. Now, for the million dollar question, is it better than the 2016? Right now I give an edge to the 2017 for its greater finesse and total sense of exotic beauty. But time will be the judge. I look forward to tasting the 2016 \u0026amp; 2017 side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonica Larner, Wine Advocate, August 2023: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a gorgeous wine, and although it could stand more years of aging, you're not wrong to enjoy it in the near or medium term either. The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is packed tight with dark fruit, but it also shows a delicately savory edge with black licorice and rusty metal. The wine's intensity and the mouthfeel are sublime. Aging sees it go into botte for 36 months followed by another 36 months in bottle before its release. Production is 12,500 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassolino notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with Nebbiolo grapes grown in our vineyard in the “Vigna Rionda” Me.G.A. in Serralunga d’Alba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e300 m above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal surface area:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecalcareous marly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage age of vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eup to 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year of production:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etraditional Barolo, with long fermentation and maceration in oak vats at a temperature of around 30°C; aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for up to 42 months, followed by a further 24 months in the bottle.\u003cbr\u003eNotes: the soil and microclimate of this hillside allow the production of exceptionally structured and complex wines. Traditional vinification enhances the qualities of this Cru, respecting the natural predisposition for long ageing, while emphasising the elegance and depth that only this vineyard can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebright garnet red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereveals multiple broad and enveloping sensations, ranging from those of the early years, focused primarily on red fruits and flowers, to the more evolved sensations of brushwood, tobacco and spices that develop with age. This wine is a harmony of captivating nuances that are released and evolve slowly in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVigna Rionda is a unique Barolo, impossible to describe in just a few lines and hard to compare with others, even those from the Serralunga area. A wine capable of complexity, longevity and structure, which come together with unparalleled elegance. A little patience is required for it to reach its full potential, which is why it stays in our cellars until its sixth year, the only wine in our range to do so, when it is released as a Riserva.\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend decanting and serving at a temperature of 18-20°C.\u003cbr\u003eAn ever-evolving wine, it pairs beautifully with meat dishes, rich in intense and persistent aromas and flavours, and with mature cheeses. It is also the perfect meditation wine for those who wish to take their time to enjoy it while relaxing, appreciating its many qualities in their purest form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Massolino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50063194915082,"sku":"CEW357","price":1325.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/Rionda.png?v=1728329493","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/massolino-barolo-riserva-vigna-rionda-2017","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}